Discuss the challenges which face the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
Answer:
- Indiscipline among its members e.g. the aborted 1982 coup by junior officers of the Kenya Air force.
- Corruption among the officers e.g. during recruitment of military officers.
- Piracy, militia attacks and raids especially at the borders, hampers their efforts to provide security/ terrorist attacks.
- Social ills such tribalism, nepotism and negotiation especially in promotions
- Inadequate opportunities for further education and self-improvement for military officers
- Allegations of violation of human rights by members of the forces by the public.
- Lack of adequate funds to equip the forces with modern weapons and equipment to facilitate their work.
- Conservative regulations e.g. gender based discrimination for instance, women officers are not allowed to marry.
- Corruption among the officers e.g. during recruitment of military officers.
- Piracy, militia attacks and raids especially at the borders, hampers their efforts to provide security/ terrorist attacks.
- Social ills such tribalism, nepotism and negotiation especially in promotions
- Inadequate opportunities for further education and self-improvement for military officers
- Allegations of violation of human rights by members of the forces by the public.
- Lack of adequate funds to equip the forces with modern weapons and equipment to facilitate their work.
- Conservative regulations e.g. gender based discrimination for instance, women officers are not allowed to marry.
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